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Professional Book Publishing


Ontario Graduate Certificate


Program Code: BP511

Length: 1 semester

Turn your love of books into a career in publishing with our intensive, fully online program, which combines creativity and entrepreneurship. Upon graduation, you will be ready for a range of publishing and publishing-related opportunities including: 

  • contracts 
  • design
  • editorial 
  • entertainment/copyright/intellectual property 
  • literary agenting 
  • sales, marketing and publicity 
  • self-publishing and publishing technology 

You will learn all facets of modern publishing, from acquisitions to sales and digital rights, while completing a capstone project that will give you a real taste of life in the publishing industry and applicable experience with which to launch your career. 

This full-time program is offered in an accelerated online format to allow you to complete two semesters of work from the comfort of home in just four months. Classes are five days a week, and a mix of live online classes and offline learning activities.

Admission Requirements

Admission selection is based on the following requirements:

    How to Apply

    Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.

    International Academic Equivalency

    Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.

    Pathways

    Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.

    Contact Information

    Nathan Whitlock, program co-ordinator
    Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design
    416.675.6622
    nathan.whitlock@humber.ca

    Admissions Questions

    Domestic Students

    416-675-5000
    enquiry@humber.ca

    International Students

    Contact the International Centre

    international.humber.ca/contact

    1-416-675-5067

    Every attempt is made to ensure that information contained on this website is current and accurate. Humber reserves the right to correct any error or omission, modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable or campus location at any time without prior notice or liability to users or any other Person.

    Select information only is included in this printable PDF. For complete program details, refer to humber.ca/programs.

    Print/Download Date: September 14, 2025